Going water-based gives manufacturers a route for improving a coating’s environmental impact, and for reducing the carbon footprint. What existing support is available to overcome obstacles for formulators and facilitate the wider adoption of water-based solutions?
The Innovation Award, with which ALTANA recognizes outstanding research achievements on the part of its employees, was presented this year for the eleventh time.
Located in Modena, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, IST is a specialist in the design, manufacture, and installation of solvent distillers and washing systems that are recognized for their efficiency and reliability.
Following a series of judging days conducted by an independent panel of judges in each category, the BCF reached a carefully selected short list from a variety of high-quality entries. The winners will be announced at the Awards dinner on Thursday, October 19.
The prize was handed over at the sixth AICM Responsible Care Award Ceremony in May in recognition of the company’s excellence in sustainability and its decarbonization commitments.
With the Special Prize, ALTANA AG honors an outstanding idea in the field of chemistry in the competition. The team convinced the jury above all with a clearly defined business model including potential business partners, customers ready to pay, and a strong USP.
The company continues to pioneer circular and sustainable solutions for packaging and has been shortlisted in two categories of the Packaging Europe Sustainability Awards.
Paint & Pintura is the leading trade publication covering the paint and coatings industry in Brazil. The award winners are determined by a survey of industry leaders, including producers, distributors, customers and other key players in the coatings world.